Hollywood star says 'hello' to Kildare fans during filming
Production took place in Ballyadams, Co Laois, just a short distance from Athy, with the Oscar-winning actor seen greeting onlookers as he travelled between locations near Stradbally and Athy.
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has been spotted filming scenes for his latest movie The Riders close to the Kildare border, drawing attention from local fans.
Production took place in Ballyadams, Co Laois, just a short distance from Athy, with the Oscar-winning actor seen greeting onlookers as he travelled between locations near Stradbally and Athy.
The film, directed by Edward Berger, is based on the 1994 novel by Tim Winton, parts of which are set in Ireland.
Filming has been ongoing across several Irish locations in recent months, including Dublin, Cork and Wicklow.
Local interest has been high, with residents in south Kildare catching glimpses of the production as it moves through the region.
The proximity of the shoot to Athy has brought a touch of Hollywood to the area, with fans gathering in hopes of spotting the actor.
The story follows Fred Scully, played by Pitt, whose life is turned upside down when his wife mysteriously disappears after the family relocates to Ireland. The narrative then follows his journey across Europe in search of answers.
The cast also includes Julianne Nicholson and Michael Smiley, adding further star power to the production.
With filming continuing in Ireland, the project is expected to bring further economic and tourism benefits to areas near the Kildare border, as international productions increasingly choose the region as a backdrop.